Nick Franklin 1943 - 2010.

Always there in the sound of the sea and the cry of the gull.

 Aries Spares

Providing Rebuild Kits and Spare Parts Service for Original Aries Self-Steering Gears

 Welcome to the home of the original Aries Vane Gear.


Nick had begun compiling a history of Aries Vane Gear. If anyone has a 'Nick' story we would very much like to hear from them so that we can gather them all together.

Contact: nicksrippingyarns@gmail.com






 All text and images copyright Nick Franklin, Helen Franklin, Aries Spares 2000/2004

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